Maiker Housing Partners is a progressive housing authority built to address 21st century challenges.
We are disrupting generational poverty through socially conscious community development.
We invest in the individual and collective power of our members so they can create the lives they aspire to live and build thriving communities for the future.
Housing
Need affordable housing?
Looking for housing assistance and resources in Adams County?
We currently have the opportunity to hire a Housing Specialist.
Pay
Our Housing Specialist can expect to earn an hourly salary of $23.00 to $27.00 depending on experience, education, and training.
Benefits
As a Maiker employee you will receive a generous benefit package including:
Twelve paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
HAS or FSA accounts
Company paid Life & AD&D insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
In this position you will be responsible for assisting in the administration and case management of subsidized housing programs. The Housing Specialist applies HUD and PHA-established policies and procedures to produce on-time and accurate income, rent and subsidy calculations, ensuring all State and Federal mandated privacy regulations are met when dealing with clients and their information.
The Housing Specialist sets and meets goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on subsidized housing program effectiveness, occupancy rate, quality and compliance requirements, superior customer service and program documentation. Timeliness, responsiveness and accuracy are critical to meeting subsidized housing program goals.
Subsidized Housing Program
As a Housing Specialist you will Determine initial resident eligibility within established time frames. Conduct annual and interim re-certifications. Conduct one-on-one and group program information sessions. Negotiate leases and dispense program information to inquiring owners and managers. Respond to telephone inquiries on behalf of a department in a timely fashion. Inspect units for Housing Quality standards. Work closely with owners of private property, management, leasing agents and residents to maintain minimum of 98% project lease up. Provide ongoing case management, public assistance counseling, and referral services to applicants and participants. May facilitate small group meetings and instruct in a 1:1 setting. Maintain a comprehensive filing system and computerized database for all program participants, ensuring all documents, letters, and reports are updated and sent out on time. Administer specialized programs e.g., Portability, Wait List/Lottery, HCV, FUP, PBV, VASH. Responsible for all contact and data entry. Work closely with Maiker property staff to ensure compliance with Project Based Voucher program rules and regulations, and to ensure 100% occupancy.
What Will You learn?
Our Housing Specialist plays an important part in Maiker Housing’s subsidized housing programs. We will teach you the dynamic workings of our policies and procedures.
The Essentials
Essential Job Duties are performed in adherence to Maiker standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Other duties may be assigned or coordinated with the Community Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You Need to Bring: (Position Requirements)
High school diploma or GED required, and 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of non-program federal requirements that affect income and rent determinations e.g., fair housing and equal opportunity, fraud and program abuse, employment practices
Knowledge of PHA-established policies and procedures
Knowledge of HUD-established performance standards (for HCV, SEMAP indicators) and PHA-established performance standards as they relate to income and rent determinations
Computer literacy, including personal computing, accuracy in data entry, and knowledge of program-related software
Knowledge And Skills
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to write reports and business correspondence
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Translates program features to benefits, understands and responds to member’s needs, applies market knowledge
Previous experience with Yardi and EIV systems.
Knowledge of program requirements in HUD regulations, handbook, notices, forms, and guides
Effectively presents information and responds to questions from clients and the public
Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
Excellent organizing and planning skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets deadlines
Allocates time and attention to what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives
Strong mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
Reads, comprehends, interprets, and implements rules, regulations, and procedures
Reads and interprets safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations